FedEx Freight and Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Celebrate Landmark Milestone: Delivers 300,000th Tree to Military Families This Season
22 November 2023 - 5:10PM
Business Wire
This year, FedEx Freight will deliver the 300,000th tree for the
Christmas SPIRIT Foundation’s annual Trees for Troops® program. The
milestone tree is set to arrive at Fort Liberty on Dec. 1, 2023,
alongside nearly 16,000 trees slated for families at over 90
military bases across the United States this December.
"Every year, the FedEx Freight team puts in tireless effort to
support Trees for Troops and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation. This
milestone 300,000th tree delivery is a direct reflection of our
dedication to both causes," said Lance Moll, President and CEO,
FedEx Freight. "Through our industry-leading transportation
network, we are honored to give back to local communities and
military families whose values have always been closely tied to the
core mission of our company."
Since 2005, FedEx Freight has supported the Trees for Troops
program, an initiative that delivers farm-grown Christmas trees to
domestic and international U.S. military bases. This long-standing
collaboration has become a cherished tradition for FedEx Freight,
with drivers logging over 600,000 miles for tree deliveries over
the years.
“This program started on a crazy idea and started small. We
delivered 4,300 trees to only five bases that first year,” said
Wendy Richardson, Chair of the Christmas Spirit Foundation Board of
Trustees. “It’s hard to believe we’re now going to exceed 300,000
total trees since we began working with FedEx 19 years ago. The
commitment and dedication of all involved is truly inspiring. We
love providing Christmas spirit to the men and women and their
families in our military, one tree at a time.”
Trees for Troops kicks off Nov. 27, as hundreds of donors and
volunteers come together to help make this effort a success. There
are two ways the public can support Trees for Troops:
- Donate a tree for delivery to a base at one of the official
Trees for Troops locations. Some locations offer online tree
purchase options for shopper convenience. Donated trees must be
purchased by Dec. 3, to ensure pick-up and delivery by FedEx
Freight.
- Visit the Trees for Troops website to donate online, and follow
Trees for Troops on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
A full list of participating locations can be found at
treesfortroops.org.
FedEx Freight participates with the Trees for Troops program as
part of FedEx Cares, the company’s global community engagement
program. For more information on how FedEx team members around the
globe “Drive forward. Give back.” by volunteering and doing
countless acts of caring throughout the year, check out
fedexcares.com.
About FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a
leading provider of priority, premium, and economy
less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, simplifying large and
bulky shipping in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the
U.S. Virgin Islands. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., FedEx Freight
is at the forefront of innovation, offering customers total
convenience and efficiency. With expanded service offerings like
FedEx Freight Direct, shipments can be safely delivered to and
through the door for residences and businesses. Team members across
the network are dedicated to delivering the ultimate customer
experience through exceptional service, reliability, and on-time
performance, as well as giving back to the communities where they
live and work. For more information, visit fedex.com/about.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and
business services. With annual revenue of nearly $90 billion, the
company offers integrated business solutions through operating
companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and
innovating digitally as one FedEx. Consistently ranked among the
world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more
than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest
ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers
and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and
possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with
a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more,
please visit fedex.com/about.
About the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and Trees for
Troops®
The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
charitable organization that works to recognize and support the
true spirit of Christmas through programs like Trees for Troops®.
The foundation was established in 2005 and is among fewer than five
percent of U.S. charities to be awarded the “Best in America” seal
of excellence by Independent Charities of America. To learn more
visit www.christmasspiritfoundation.org.
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For FedEx Freight: Kimberly Morris 901.571.1040
kimberly.mcmanis@fedex.com
For Christmas Spirit Foundation: Rick Dungey 314.416.2245
rdungey@christmasspiritfoundation.org
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